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GameSir G8 Galileo vs GameSir G8 Plus

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G8 Galileo

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G8 Plus

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AGameSir G8 Galileo

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General

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Series

G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker names the model line G8: G8 Galileo here, G8 Plus for the wireless sibling.

G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker names the line G8: G8 Galileo is the wired sibling, G8 Plus the Bluetooth one.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GSG8001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Variant G8 has SKU GSG8001-1. The bundle G8 + Carring Bag has SKU GSG8001+WCRBD001 and the same barcode. It is not stored as a variant because the page does not describe the bag. Alltron (retailer) lists GSG8001 with EAN 6936685223004 for the grey USB-C model.

GSG8BT001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant SKU GSG8BT001-1 of the standard G8 Plus. The Marvel and Fortnite editions are separate listings and are not covered.

GTIN / EAN

69366852000431Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Barcode of the G8 variant, shared with the bundle variant on the maker page.

69366852212911Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant barcode 6936685221291. Retailer homescreen.pl lists the same code for the black G8+.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker store lists the product as in stock.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Buy button and in-stock listing on 2026-10-20.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$79.995Press releasefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-the-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Launch release reprint dated 2023-12-04: "now available for purchase for $79.99".12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Review of 2024-01-12, spec box: "USA RRP $79.99" and UK RRP £79.99. The same page lists weight 253 g from its own spec box, which is not a stated measurement. The maker value 252 g is kept.

$79.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026$79.99 at launch on Amazon US and the GameSir store.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: launched in mid-2024 at $79.99 / GBP 79.99 / AU$129, matching the maker release.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€89.996Press releasegamesmea.com/gamesir-launches-next-generation-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026Launch release dated 2023-11-30: "$79.99/ £79.99/ €89.99/ JP¥11,182". The tax treatment of the euro price is not stated.

€89.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026EUR 89.99 at launch on Amazon Europe stores. Tax treatment is not stated and the country is not named.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, GB, EU6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Launch channels were Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Europe stores and the GameSir store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Black, Thanos Edition (Gold), Hulk Edition (Green). Only the standard black model is stored. The maker page shows no colour name.

Form factor

Mobile clamp2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Phone is clamped between two grips on a stretchable bridge.

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the A/B/X/Y buttons.

Offset8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: asymmetrical ABXY design like an Xbox gamepad, so the thumbsticks are offset.

Face button labels

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout names A/B/X/Y, View, Menu, LB/RB/LT/RT.

Swappable4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Default layout is Xbox. Keycaps change it to the Switch layout, and M with A/B or X/Y swaps the key values.

Made by the platform holder

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026GameSir product.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026GameSir is a third-party maker.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Android, iOS3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: "iPhone 15 series and Android." The buy page spec table says Android only. The FAQ and the launch release both name the iPhone 15 series, so iOS is stored.

Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review tested the controller with the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. Maker page says Switch only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS. Tested on an iPhone 17 Pro, Android, PC and macOS. macOS needed a switch back to DualShock mode and was less smooth.

Connection per platform

AGameSir G8 Galileo

Platform	Connection	All features
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	USB (wired)	No

Source3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 2: "Built-in wired Type-C to your phone". iOS is marked without full features because the GameSir App is Android only.

BGameSir G8 Plus

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual compatibility: Android 8.0 or later, Switch, iOS 13 or later. Switch wired use needs Pro Controller Wired Communication turned on. Windows Bluetooth works in DS4 mode per the maker FAQ. Switch 2 is from Tom's Guide and is not in the manual.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: PC works over USB-C or Bluetooth and is recognized as a PlayStation 4 controller. macOS and iOS use Bluetooth. iOS sees a DualShock 4.

Official licence

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Input modes

DirectInput7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tested over the cable in DInput on Windows 11.

XInput, PS4 mode, Switch Pro, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Modes: Android (yellow), DS4 (blue), Switch (red), G-Touch (cyan, GameSir App mapping). Wired use switches between Xbox, Switch and DS4 modes. Stored as xinput, ps4_mode, switch_pro and android_hid. G-Touch has no enum option. The manual says Xbox mode is supported in receiver and wired mode only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: iOS, PC and macOS see the controller as a DualShock 4. This matches the manual DS4 mode.

Mode switching

Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold View + Menu for 2 s to switch modes: white for PS mode, green for Android mode, blue for G-Touch mode.

Button combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold the Home button with a direction or A/B/X/Y combination to change mode. Wired: hold - and + together.

Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

185mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Compatible Device Length 110-185mm / 4.3 - 7.3 in".3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 1: 110-185 mm long, 13 mm or below deep, camera depth 5 mm or less, measured without a phone case. FAQ 7 does not recommend a phone case and allows one under 1 mm.

215mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Compatible Device Length 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in). The launch release said 110-215 mm.5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 1 and 9: 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in) long.

Works with phone case

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Yes5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 8: most cases work as long as the phone fits snugly. Android Central used it with bulky cases but not with phones with big camera islands.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: used with a Pixel 8 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max in bulky cases with enough clearance.

Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Built-in wired Type-C to your phone".

Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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5.35Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 3: By adopting Bluetooth 5.3 technology the G8+ achieves latency below 0.013 s on Switch and below 0.026 s on iOS and Android. Retailer copies say Bluetooth 5.x. Tom's Guide says Bluetooth LE.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB-C (PC), wireless dongle sold separately.12Reviewandroidpolice.com/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text states Bluetooth 5.3. Published 8 August 2024.

Wireless receiver

None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired controller with no wireless link.

Sold separately3Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-dongle-forg8p/buyRead 20 October 2026The 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle for the G8 Plus is a separate $9.99 product. It is not in the controller box.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in movable Type-C plug that connects to the phone.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Cable length

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1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Hall Effect Sticks".

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: GameSir Hall Effect Sticks. A brand name only, no component maker.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Use GameSir App for firmware upgrade, button testing, sticks & triggers zones adjustment".

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Stick tension: No.

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names LS and RS as the sticks pressed down.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Swappable stick tops

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"You can interchange the thumbsticks according to your preferences."12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026"Those analogue sticks can be replaced by lifting off the G8 Galileo's magnetised face plates, with three different stick options supplied in the box."

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options with magnetic faceplates. Only one of each is included, so both sides cannot use the same option.

Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

Small thumbstick, High thumbstick, Round thumbstick2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: Small Thumbstick x1, High Thumbstick x1, Round Thumbstick x1. The manual does not say which style is fitted at purchase.

Small thumbstick, Heightened thumbstick, Round thumbstick4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents: Small Thumbstick, Heightened Thumbstick, Round Thumbstick, one each. Which caps are fitted is not stated.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options, one of each in the box.

Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold View + Menu + Home for 5 s to enter the stick and trigger calibration mode on the controller.

On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold - + and Home for 2 seconds, rotate the sticks and press the triggers 3 times. The app is described for zone adjustment, not calibration.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Hall Effect analog triggers".

Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Trigger lock: No.

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same app sentence: sticks & triggers zones adjustment.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

Hair trigger mode

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M + LT/RT for 2 s to enable or disable hair trigger.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with LT or RT for 2 seconds. Saved after restart.

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026ABXY: "Membrane, 5 million-click lifespan".

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026A/B/X/Y keycaps are magnetic. The cap is pulled out and put back to change between the Xbox layout and the Switch layout.

Bumper switches

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Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says the LB and RB buttons use tactile switches. Stored as other for the same reason.

D-pad

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a plus-shaped D-Pad.

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout diagram shows a cross D-pad.

D-pad switches

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Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says tactile switch D-pad. Stored as other because the enum has no generic tactile switch option.

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Back Buttons 2" and "Extra Buttons 2 Back Buttons".

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Back Buttons 2, Extra Buttons 2 back buttons.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Buttons2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view drawing shows two round buttons labelled L4 and R4.

Buttons1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker wording is back buttons. Reviewers call them paddles.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026The device layout lists only LB, LT, RB and RT on the shoulders.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

22Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. They can be mapped to A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT/LS/RS/View/Menu/Capture/D-Pad. The M button is a function key and is not counted.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. M, Capture and Home are function buttons and are not counted.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M + L4/R4, then press the button to map. No app is needed.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Hold M, then press the button that needs turbo. Configurable buttons: A/B/X/Y/LB/RB/LT/RT.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Macros

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 can each trigger up to 16 button values with an interval. The launch release also lists macro functionality.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026

Share or capture button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists a Capture Button.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 7: console-level asymmetric grip rumble motors. No trigger rumble is stated.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

08Reviewexpertreviews.co.ukRead 15 October 2026Review: "there's no support for any haptics or rumble". Gadgetmatch's G8 Plus comparison table also lists Rumble Motor: No for the G8 Galileo.

26Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says dual motors. Tom's Guide says one motor in each grip.

Trigger rumble motors

08Reviewexpertreviews.co.ukRead 15 October 2026Same review statement, no haptics or rumble of any kind.

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Adjustable rumble

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with D-pad up or down. Five levels: 0, 25, 50, 75 (default) and 100 percent.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No9Reviewgadgetmatch.com/gamesir-g8-plus-review-specs-price-mobile-bluetooth-controllerRead 15 October 2026G8 Plus vs G8 Galileo comparison table: 6-axis gyroscope: No for the G8 Galileo. The same table lists no battery, no rumble motor and a headphone jack.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Motion Control 6-axis Gyroscope. Maker counts the sensor as one 6-axis unit.

Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: NFC support: No.

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Crowd-submitted spec list, marked unverified: Display: No.

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AGameSir G8 Galileo

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	4.28	2.09	6.53	1.16	457	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	7.82	4.8	10.38	1.28	457	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-g8-galileo.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tests #6591 (button) and #6600 (stick) on 2025-09-28 by JayBee. Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, cable, DInput, firmware 129.60. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Polling rate comes from the site's software test. Page status is Not verified yet and it lists 5 more tests that were not stored.

BGameSir G8 Plus

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

7.82ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Audio 3.5mm Audio Jack".12Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026"You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB-C port on the bottom of device for pass-through phone charging."

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Audio No. Android Central confirms there is no 3.5 mm jack.

Jack works over

USB (wired)11Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026The 3.5 mm jack sits on the controller bridge. The only data connection is the built-in wired Type-C plug, so the jack works over USB wired. The maker does not state this in words.

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026FAQ 4: "No, it's a wired controller, no need for charging and just powered by your phone."

Built-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Batteries

03Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Same FAQ 4 answer.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Two 500 mAh packs, one in each grip.

Batteries included

No3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026Same FAQ 4 answer.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026The 1000 mAh battery is built into the grips. It is part of the product, not an accessory.

Battery capacity

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1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20261000 mAh in total, 500 mAh in each side.

Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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BGameSir G8 Plus

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	8

Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Battery 8 hours, USB-C. The review calls it the listed battery life. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. The reviewer's own test ran just over seven hours and is not stored because the figure is rounded.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls 8 hours the rated battery life and saw a couple of percent drop over half an hour of use. Not a full run-down test.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

None3Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/tutorial-how-to-use-gamesir-g8-galileoRead 15 October 2026No battery. The Type-C port on the controller is a pass-through charging port for the phone (maximum input 9V/3A), not a battery charger.

USB-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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120min10Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129654-gamesir-g8-universal-bluetooth-mobile-controller-black-6936685221291.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec table: charging about 2 hours (USB-C). Stored as 120 min with the approximate qualifier. Starting level and charger are not stated. The maker page gives no charge time.

Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026In charging mode the Mode indicator breathes to show the battery level.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Laser-engraved texture grips5Press releasefunkykit.com/news/gamesir-launches-the-g8-galileo-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Laser-Engraved Texture Grips ensure a secure and comfortable hold". The same release also names exclusive impulse triggers through the Android app. No trigger motors are published, see rumble_motor_count.

Anti-slid textured surface1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The faceplates of the GameSir G8 are magnetic and swappable."

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

User-replaceable parts

Magnetic faceplates, Thumbstick caps2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Interchange Parts section shows the faceplates and the thumbstick caps coming off.

Faceplate, Stick caps, Face button caps5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 12: the faceplate, stick caps and face button caps are detachable.

Software

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Companion app

GameSir App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026"Customization Software GameSir App". The page spec table lists the platform as Android only, which is narrower than the maker FAQ.

GameSir App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Customization Software GameSir App.

App platforms

Android2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Customization via GameSir App (*Exclusive Android system support)". The maker product page also shows the generic GameSir App on iOS and Google Play. The G8 manual and FAQ say Android only.

Android, iOS2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controllerRead 20 October 2026Product page: GameSir App for mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with APK, App Store and Google Play links. TechRadar (2026) reports the iOS app does not recognize this Bluetooth model, so stick calibration, dead zones, hair trigger and back button mapping only work on Android. Maker page claim kept.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width217Height107Depth54mm(8.5 × 4.2 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Physical Specs cell "252 g / 217*107*54 mm", normalized to front width x front height x thickness. The 217 mm figure is the maker body size and does not state the stretch state.

Width230Height107Depth55mm(9.1 × 4.2 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 230*107*55 mm in the Product Weight row and in the launch release. The page does not say how far the controller is extended.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Product Size 230*107*55 mm in the release technical specifications.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

252g(8.9 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Physical Specs cell: 252 g. Gadgetmatch lists 242.9 g in a comparison table. The maker value is kept.

314g(11.1 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 314 g. Maker net weight with the built-in batteries.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Net Weight 314 g in the release technical specifications.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. Class is not stated.

FCC Part 15, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8634Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026FCC Part 15 statement, EU conformity with 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and the amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

In the box

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In the box

Controller, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 3, Card, Sticker, User Manual1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Box list on the buy page: Controller x1, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x3, Card x1, Sticker x1, User Manual x1.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents: GameSir-G8 x1, Small Thumbstick x1, High Thumbstick x1, Round Thumbstick x1, User Manual x1, Thank You & After-sale Service Card x1, GameSir Sticker x1, Certification x1. The buy page list is stored.

Controller, USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents also list a certification sheet.

Cables included

AGameSir G8 Galileo

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BGameSir G8 Plus

Type	Length (m)	Count
Type-C cable	1	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents list a 1m Type-C cable. The USB-A or USB-C end is not stated.

Carrying case

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None9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: no carrying case is bundled. A case is sold separately.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year10Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker warranty policy: 12-month replacement with the same model for abnormal function and manufacturing defects. The Australian clause says "1 year warranty from the date of purchase".

1year7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 20 October 2026Maker policy: 1-year warranty with 12-month same-model replacement for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, bought through official or authorized channels. Retailer returns and statutory rights are separate.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

gamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-g8-galileo/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page.

gamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/G8_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual manual linked from the maker's support manuals page https://gamesir.com/support/manuals/gamesir-g8-galileo. The English column is titled GameSir Galileo, Type-C wired mobile gaming controller. It requires Android 8.0 or above and a Type-C connection.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet titled GameSir Galileo + (G8+). It is an image PDF. The English column was read from a render.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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